Lead Analyst- Category Analytics

7 Eleven; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,400,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

7-Eleven is seeking a Lead Analyst in Bengaluru to partner with Merchandising and Category Leadership, driving cross-category insights and shaping strategic initiatives. The role focuses on building the Category Analytics function, setting reporting standards, and engaging with business leaders. Experience: 8-10 years.

Location: Bengaluru. The Lead Analyst will influence pricing, assortment, promotions, and vendor negotiations, leading projects across categories and mentoring junior analysts to

Qualifications

• 6-8 years of experience required.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to balance detail with big-picture thinking.
• Proficiency in analytics and data storytelling.

Responsibilities

• Act as the analytics lead for one or more categories (e.g., Beverages, Fresh, Tobacco, Center Store).
• Partner with Category Managers to influence decisions on pricing, assortment, promotions, and vendor negotiations.
• Lead projects that answer strategic and tactical business questions across categories.
• Translate complex problems into tangible, actionable solutions for Merchandising.
• Mentor Analysts and Senior Analysts, building a strong talent pipeline.
• Standardize reporting frameworks and contribute to building best-in-class analytics capabilities.

Skills

Analytics

Category Analytics

Pricing

Assortment Planning

Vendor Negotiations

Reporting Frameworks

Scenario Modelling

Financial Impact Assessment

Leadership

Job description

Job Summary

The Lead Analyst is a key business partner to Merchandising and Category Leadership, driving cross-category insights and shaping strategic initiatives. This role plays a central part in building the Category Analytics function at 7-Eleven GSC, setting standards for reporting, insights, and business engagement. Experience: 8-10 years. Location: Bengaluru.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the analytics lead for one or more categories (e.g., Beverages, Fresh, Tobacco, Center Store).
• Partner with Category Managers to influence decisions on pricing, assortment, promotions, and vendor negotiations.
• Lead projects that answer strategic and tactical business questions across categories.
• Translate complex problems into tangible, actionable solutions for Merchandising.
• Mentor Analysts and Senior Analysts, building a strong talent pipeline.
• Standardize reporting frameworks and contribute to building best-in-class analytics capabilities.

Attributes

• Strategic mindset with ability to balance detail orientation and big-picture thinking.
• Strong leadership and communication skills to influence across levels.
• Proficiency in scenario modelling, storytelling, and financial impact assessment.

Qualifications

• Experience: 6-8 years.

Key Skills

• Analytics
• Category Analytics
• Pricing
• Assortment Planning
• Vendor Negotiations
• Reporting Frameworks
• Scenario Modelling
• Financial Impact Assessment
• Leadership